CPAC 2025 in DC
Washington (DC News Now) — CPAC 2025 hit National Harbor this week. Appearances include Vice President JD Vance and DOGE leader, Elon Musk.
The HIll's Sarakshi Rai returns to Capitol Review as she breaks down the annual event that touts itself as the largest gathering of conservatives in the world.
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